Hondius

Hondius is the first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel in the world, meeting the latest and highest Lloyd’s Register demands for ice-strengthened cruise vessels

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica ex. Puerto Madryn

Departs 28 Oct 2025

21 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $26,574pp

Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle

Departs 20 Mar 2026

12 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $15,185pp

Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Classic Antarctica Discovery and Learning Voyage

Departs 17 Nov 2025

11 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $14,352pp

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

Departs 02 Aug 2026

14 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $15,833pp

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Around Spitsbergen In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Departs 30 Jun 2025

10 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $10,463pp

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

North Spitsbergen Explorer Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife

Departs 09 Jun 2025

8 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $7,963pp

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Spitsbergen Northeast Greenland

Departs 23 Aug 2025

14 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $13,796pp

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet

Departs 14 Aug 2025

10 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $10,463pp

Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp

Departs 27 Nov 2025

13 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $17,963pp

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Arctic Ocean Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Departs 05 Jun 2026

9 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $5,093pp

Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Departs 21 Dec 2025

19 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $28,889pp

Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

North Spitsbergen Explorer Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife

Departs 20 Jun 2026

8 Days aboard M/V Hondius

from $8,241pp

Hondius is the first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel in the world, meeting the latest and highest Lloyd’s Register demands for ice-strengthened cruise vessels. Hondius also exceeds the requirements of the Polar Code as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), allowing you to enjoy the polar regions as much as possible while impacting them as little as possible. Hondius is one of the most flexible, advanced, innovative ice-strengthened vessels in the polar regions. It is optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you the utmost first-hand contact with the Arctic and Antarctica.

Travelling with Eclipse

Peace of Mind
  • Eclipse Travel is Australian owned and run, and an ATAS accredited travel agent.
  • 24/7 emergency numbers and local contacts provided for support while you’re abroad.
  • We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
  • No currency surcharges. Once your deposit is paid, your price is guaranteed.
Specialists
  • Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
  • Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
  • We conduct regular checks on destinations, hotels, and services to ensure quality for every trip.
Authentic Travel
  • Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
  • Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
  • Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
  • Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.

Cabin Details

Quad Porthole Cabin

2 portholes, 2 upper & 2 lower berths, small sofa, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe.

Quad Porthole Cabin
Quad Porthole Cabin
Triple Porthole Cabin

2 portholes, 2 lower berths & 1 upper berth, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe.

Triple Porthole Cabin
Triple Porthole Cabin
Twin Porthole Cabin

2 portholes, 2 lower berths, small sofa, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe.

Twin Porthole Cabin
Twin Porthole Cabin
Twin Window Cabin

1 window, 2 lower berths, small sofa, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe.

Twin Window Cabin
Twin Window Cabin
Twin Deluxe Cabin

2 windows, 2 lower berths, small sofa, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe, minibar

Twin Deluxe Cabin
Twin Deluxe Cabin
Superior Cabin

2 windows, 1 double bed, small sofa, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe, minibar

Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Junior Suite

1 double window, 1 double bed, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe, minibar

Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Grand Suite with private balcony

1 double window, 1 double bed, private balcony, private shower & toilet, flatscreen TV, desk & chair, telephone and wifi, coffee & tea maker, hair dryer, safe, minibar

Grand Suite with private balcony
Grand Suite with private balcony

M/V Hondius Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

  • Passengers: 170 in 80 cabins
  • Staff & crew: Crew 57 | Guides 13 | Doctor 1
  • Length: 107.6 meters
  • Breadth: 17.6 meters
  • Draft: 5.30 meters
  • Ice class: Polar Class 6 (equivalent 1A-Super)
  • Displacement: 5,590 tonnes
  • Propulsion: 2 x ABC main engines; total 4,200 kW
  • Speed: 15 knots